Alchimie Forever Kantic Brightening Moisture Mask
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Coco-caprylate/caprate + 10 moreWorks
“Kantic Brightening Moisture Mask”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Evens skin tone3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid ~0.2–0.8%, below the ~0.5% it needs + 1 moreUnder-dosed
“Resveratrol from grape extracts protects against environmental stress, and Blueberry counteracts signs of redness to promote a more uniform skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-aging3-glyceryl ascorbate ~0.15–0.7%, below the ~0.5% it needsUnder-dosed
“See Full Size KEY BENEFITS Immediately brightens the skin. Soothes and calms irritation. Reduces the appearance of redness. Nourishes and Rejuvenates. Anti-aging effects. Visible results after one use. Like three products in 1! Nourishing mask. Anti-redness mask. Primer.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Citronellol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCoco-caprylate/caprate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateCapryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymerDiheptyl succinate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product finish on the skin
More about Diheptyl succinateAvena sativa kernel extract~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractIsopropyl palmitate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateCetyl alcohol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholStearyl alcohol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCetearyl olivate~0.85–1.25%
Glyceryl stearate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateSorbitan olivate~0.4–1%
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractViola tricolor extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin
More about Viola tricolor extractVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extract3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetate3-glyceryl ascorbate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A moisturizing vitamin C derivative. It is considered to be one of the most stable ones. It is effective in neutralizing free radicals and can help to even out the skin tone if used in high enough concentration
More about 3-glyceryl ascorbateBisabolol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateXanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMica~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzoic acid~0.1–0.35%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.3%
Parfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitronellol~0.05–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Diheptyl succinate, Avena sativa kernel extract, Isopropyl palmitate, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Cetearyl olivate, Glyceryl stearate, Sorbitan olivate, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Viola tricolor extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, 3-glyceryl ascorbate, Bisabolol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Xanthan gum, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Benzyl alcohol, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Parfum, Citronellol, Limonene
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Alchimie ForeverKantic Brightening Moisture MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Face Reality SkincareBrighten-C Mask | FOREOGlow Addict Brightening UFO Mask | RéViveMasque de Radiance Brightening Moisture Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 44% | 44% |
| Price | $60.00 | $49.00−$11.00 | $14.24−$45.76 | $150.00+$90.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Nonapeptide-1 | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Alchimie Forever - Kantic Brightening Moisture Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 4.20% - 6.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 22.50$ up to 60.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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